11 Days deluxe Land Package.
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The history of the French Jewish communities goes back to the beginning of Roman Gaul. After the fall of Massada, many fugitives came from the Holy Land to Gaul and settled first in the South of France, with later on extensions to the North of France. We would like to share with you the historical background of the backbone of Jewish Culture in Europe with its ups and downs within a catholic environment. We are carrying on the message of peace sent in the 12th century by Bernard de Clairvaux, instigator of the crusades, when he said: " He who touches a Jew is as guilty as if he had set to the eye of Jesus Christ himself, for the Jews are his flesh and bones ".
Day 1 – Friday – Paris Jewish quarter-
Meet and greet at the airport by you expert bilingual guide.
Transfer to exclusive Elegant Hotel " Pavillon de la Reine’, on Place des Vosges, next to Paris main Synagogue.
Kosher Lunch followed by afternoon guided tour of the Jewish Heritage Museum in the Jewish quarter of the" Marais district ", followed by a visit to " Rue des Rosiers, the epicenter of the Paris Jewish quarter.
Dinner at leisure
Overnight at Pavillon de la Reine.
Located on Place des Vosges, one of the most romantic squares in Paris. In an historical building it offers individually decorated rooms with styles ranging from Louis the XIII to Classic.
Day 2 – Saturday – Paris. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure. The two Paris main synagogues are next to the hotel and the Jewish quarter, within a couple of blocks.
Optional lunch arrangement with local Jewish community. Your tour guide is at your disposal for any information.
Overnight Hotel Pavillon de la Reine.
Day 3 – Sunday –Paris. (B, D)
Morning Paris historical city tour. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon tour of Musee Marmottan with the largest collection of Monet.
Evening Gala dinner at Eiffel Tower followed by a Paris city of lights night tour.
Overnight Pavillon de la Reine
Day 4 – Monday Paris – Provence: Avignon. (B, D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Gare de Lyon TGV railroad station to embark bullet train to Avignon.
Transfer to Hotel d’Europe, an elegant 4 stars in the heart of the old town. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon guided tour of Avignon Jewish quarter.
Dinner and overnight Hotel d’Europe.
Located within the historical center of Avignon, originally built in 1580 as the former mansion of the Marquis of Graveson, this traditional historical hotel has welcomed famous guests such as: Napoleon, Chateaubriand, Stuart Mill, Lamartine, Victor Hugo Louis II of Bavaria, Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso…
We propose aims to provide better knowledge of several aspects of the largest and most important Jewish communities in Southern France, through the visits of the " Carrieres " (Jewish quarter), Synagogues and Museums.
Encountering these environments is a direct link to Jewish history, taking an emotional journey back to the past.
You will discover, as a surprise, that the greatest defenders of Jewish rights, prior to the French Revolution, were the Popes who protected them within their territories around Avignon.
The French Jewish Community has left us with a remarkable collection of works in the scientific, mystical, medical and philosophical fields. Later on many Jews have played here an important part in political life and in the artistic and literary spheres. Darius Milhaud, the famous Musician, called himself a Frenchman of Jewish Religion from Provence.
Day 5- Tuesday –Provence Jewish heritage: Cavaillon and Carpentras. (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. On to Cavaillon for a tour of Jewish quarter (" Carriere "), Synagogue and Museum.
On to Carpentras, one of the 4 holy Jewish towns in Comtat Venaissin region. Lunch at leisure. Tour of the ornated Synagogue and lecture on the Jewish Quarter and Jewish life in this area.
Free time for shopping (all shops around the synagogue are held by Jewish merchants).
Back to Avignon.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight Hotel d’Europe.
Day 6 – Wednesday – Provence : Saint Remy, Aix. (B,D) 
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure on Saint Remy’s street market, one of the liveliest and most typical of the areaThis is the Town of Nostradamus. Lunch at leisure. Visit of Jewish cemetery. Scenic ride through the Alpilles mountain range to Aix. Afternoon tour of Aix en Provence including Cézanne studio.
Gourmet dinner in Avignon. Overnight Hotel d’Europe.
Day 7- Thursday – Riviera :Cassis, Saint Tropez.(B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
On to Saint Tropez with stop at Cassis for boat tour of the dramatic coastal inlets. Fish lunch. On through scenic coastal road
To Saint Tropez.
Dinner and overnight at deluxe seaside resort " Le Bailli de Suffren ".
One of the only French Riviera Properties located right on the beach, it offers all the modern amenities of a sea resort with its own decoration signature of : terracota,embroideries, oils on canvas , to bring you a classy and warm environment.
Day 8 – Friday – Saint Tropez – Cannes –Nice (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of Saint Tropez with Annonciade Museum. Lunch at leisure. On along the coast to Cannes.
Free time for shopping. On to Nice. Dinner at leisure
Overnight at famous Negresco Hotel, the most prestigious address on Nice’s "Bay of the Angels ".
Built in 1912 it has been classified as a National Historical Monument in 1974.The Negresco, with its 17th century coffered ceilings, grandiose Baccarat chandelier, walnut 16th century doors, 14th century monumental fireplace, is one of the few remaining privately owned Palace Hotels in the world. You will live the great Riviera era within a luxury environment.
Day 9 – Saturday-Nice (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Morning walk on flower market, then free time for service.
Lunch and afternoon at leisure. Your tour guide is at your disposal for any information.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight Hotel Negresco.
Day 10 – Sunday –St Paul de Vence-Monaco. ( B,D)
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning tour of modern art museum " foundation Maeght " in Saint Paul de Vence.
Free time for shopping and lunch.
On to Monaco through " middle corniche " scenic road. Tour of old city and stop at the Casino
Gala farewell dinner on a private beach boardwalk.
Overnight Negresco.
Day 11 – Monday – Nice – Home. ( B)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Nice airport for flight back home.
Optional extension programs on the Riviera.
Personal expenses.
Tours not mentioned in itinerary.
Meals not mentioned as included in itinerary
